BMW 7-Series 728i 4d Auto (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation is horrendous at £600-£800 per month.
Costs
Only use expensive BMW garage service to keep warranty up to date.
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On the road
Driving
Amazingly chuckable despite its size! Must have Steptronic gearbox - a delight to use.
Performance
Get it "chipped" and use super unleaded - this sharpens the car up!
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from heating/aircon problems, excellent. Drive 8,000 miles, service it, drive 8,000 miles…
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It certainly impresses folk.
Comfort
All four seats are very comfortable, even for six- footers.
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Security and Service
Service
Excellent extended warranty that cannot be bettered! But BMW dealer servicing is very expensive compared to BMW specialists.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - and I give it some stick!
Other
Major heating/aircon problems that took a dozen visits to fix.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes